Know Your Policy Like The Back Of Your Hand, And Other Ways To Avoid High Medical Bills
Experts suggest five tips on avoiding scary costs after getting treatment.
Atlanta Journal Constitution:
5 Ways To Avoid A Ridiculously High Medical Bill
Medical expenses are undeniably burdensome and difficult to plan for, but that’s exactly why it’s important to try. We asked some medical billing experts to share their top tips for consumers who want to be prepared for whatever their healthcare providers send them in the mail. (DiGangi, 2/14)
Atlanta Journal-Constitution:
Ga. Law Would Let Hospitals Take Income Tax Refunds For Unpaid Bills
House bill 81 would allow Georgia hospitals that are owned by public hospital authorities to get outstanding medical debts paid by deducting the money owed from a pending state tax refund. The bill would include authority-owned facilities that are operated by non-profit organizations, which is the case with many hospitals in Georgia. (Teegardin, 2/13)